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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.59, 143.33 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.59, 143.33 and 65.19 is: 97.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.59 : 143.33 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.59/143.33 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.59x = 143.33 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.59x = 9,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343.09/95.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.75

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